Social Skills Success

In a televised social experiment before millions of viewers, police sergeant Derrick Levasseur demonstrated that techniques used by undercover detectives could help people achieve their goals in everyday social situations. The result: he walked away with more than half a million dollars. In The Undercover Edge, Derrick shares his personal mind-set surrounding human behavior and motivation. Even more than that, he provides easy yet groundbreaking tools acquired while overcoming personal adversity.

Master the art of public speaking with a mind- and content-based approach to success.

Todos os dias nos esforçamos para ter ou evitar conversas difíceis–seja ao lidar com um funcionário de baixo desempenho, discordar do marido ou da esposa, negociar com um cliente ou simplesmente dizer “não” ou “me desculpe”. Baseado em 15 anos de pesquisas, este audiolivro traz uma abordagem passo a passo para que possamos travar esses diálogos delicados com menos estresse e mais sucesso.

Nos relations personnelles et professionnelles sont gouvernées par notre capacité à communiquer et transmettre nos idées. Pour ce faire, des moyens plus ou moins "nobles" peuvent être utilisés, comme celui de manipuler l'autre (avec le recours à la tromperie) ou de le convaincre (dans le cadre d'un rapport de force). Au contraire, la persuasion se révèle plus délicate et sophistiquée pour faire changer le prisme d'observation de son interlocuteur et l'amener, sans contrainte et en douceur, à adopter un positionnement dont résulteront des avantages réciproques.

Si estamos compartiendo una oportunidad de negocio con un nuevo prospecto, orientando a un equipo de trabajo o aconsejando a un hijo, nuestro objetivo no es solo informar. Cuando comunicamos cualquier tipo de información—llámalo propuesta, plan, consejo, proyecto o enseñanza—nuestra intención es motivar a otros a actuar; queremos enseñar, influir y persuadir. Descubre cómo crear y contar tus propias historias, ya sea que lo hagas para construir negocios o para establecer puentes de comunicación con quienes te rodean.

In our fast-paced, tech-obsessed lives, rarely do we pay genuine, close attention to one another. With all that's going on in the world, and the never-ending demands of our daily lives, most of us are too stressed and preoccupied with our own thoughts and worries to be able to really listen to each other for long. Often, we seem to somehow "miss" each other, misunderstand each other, or talk past each other.

Mastering the Art of Oral Presentations is your expert guide to delivering memorable and effective speeches and presentations. Whether selling a product, offering a service, or bidding for a contract, your oral presentation skills can often determine success or failure. This invaluable resource delivers real-world advice and proven strategies to elevate your game and close the deal. Comprehensive coverage of preparation procedures, delivery techniques, and presentation strategies provide you with the tools and knowledge to motivate and persuade your audience.

Have you ever walked away from an argument and suddenly thought of all the brilliant things you wish you'd said? Do you avoid certain family members and colleagues because of bitter, festering tension that you can't figure out how to address? Now, finally, there's a solution: a new framework that frees you from the trap of unproductive conflict and pointless arguing forever.

The Psychology of Human Behavior is written in a way that answers all such queries, along with multiple others. The best part is that the writing style of the book is so practical that the listeners will be able to learn a lot of things instantly.

Bullies aren't limited to the playground. These days, they roam our offices and can be found everywhere from break rooms to boardrooms. They don't steal your lunch money, but they can make your work life a living hell - and even ruin your career. Whether the bully is a boss or a coworker...whether you're the target of manipulation, intimidation, verbal abuse, or deliberate humiliation, Beating the Workplace Bully will show you how to fight back.

Embarquez pour un voyage inspirant dans l'univers de la créativité avec Beyond Limits et découvrez comment cette compétence essentielle peut être le moteur de votre développement humain et professionnel. Dans ce livre, vous explorerez le pouvoir de transformation de la créativité et apprendrez comment cultiver et améliorer cette compétence dans tous les domaines de votre vie.

As the founder and CEO of the management training organization Executive Essentials, Michelle Tillis coaches and trains leaders to experience continual growth and achieve results through the power of collaboration, communication, and relationships. In 11 Laws of Likability, she presents activities and real-life anecdotes from professional and social settings to show listeners how to identify what's likable in themselves and use those characteristics to build connections with other professionals.

Good problem-solving skills are not something you're born with.... They’re something you can master. If your struggle is not coming up with solutions, but coming up with the best solution, look no further.

You have decided to change your life! You have resolved to leave an old life behind. You have sort of an idea of what you need to do but have realized that you need structured guidance. You need to relax because everything will be fine! Once you begin to make headway into bringing about a positive transformation within yourself, you will notice that the process just gets easier.

Imagine if today was your last day. Reflecting on your life, would you smile thinking back at what you’ve done and achieved? Or would it be regret and the wishful thinking of a time machine? How’s your life going? How’s your relationship? How’s the job or business? Okay, but could be better. It’s time to take another step forward so you can overcome what’s holding you back. Regardless of where you are in life, you can become the best you. Remember, no matter how much time you've wasted, you still have an entire tomorrow, so don’t let it go to waste.

La persuasión es una de las habilidades más efectivas para construir relaciones personales exitosas y alcanzar lo que deseamos en la vida, con efectos a largo plazo.

Filled with logical yet counterintuitive answers to ordinary and extraordinary problems - whether it be buying a new home or pivoting a failing business model - Mudd's HEAD (High Efficiency Analytic Decision-making) methodology provides listeners with a battle-tested set of guiding principles that promise to bring order to even the most chaotic problems, all in five practical steps.

Everyone has a "schmuck" in their office - a difficult, disruptive person who upsets the workplace, confuses their coworkers, and causes concern. No one is safe from a schmuck. They come in many sizes and shapes. In her new audiobook, Dr. Jody Foster explains the entire spectrum of schmucks and how they can decrease productivity and generally make everyone else unhappy.

Dodging issues, appeasing difficult people, and mishandling tough encounters all carry a high price for managers and companies - in the form of damaged relationships, ruined careers, and intensified problems. In Failure to Communicate, Holly Weeks shows how to master the combat mentality, emotional maelstrom, and confusion that poison difficult conversations.

With more than 200 how-to entries and easy-to-use models organized into three comprehensive sections on work, school, and personal life, How to Write Anything covers a wide range of topics that make it an essential guide for the whole family. You want your boss to fund a special project. How can you write a persuasive email that will win his approval? It's time to apply to college. How can you write an essay that will stand out? The mother of one of your co-workers has died. What's the best way to express your condolences?